keeping up

VERB

maintain, sustain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hold on

WEAK

balance compete contend continue emulate go on keep pace keep step match pace persevere preserve rival run with vie

Antonyms

WEAK

let go neglect

Example Sentences

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keeping up

“When I’m not consistently keeping up with the extra step, the bumps always return like clockwork.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

And Childers, 68, isn't just keeping up tradition and showcasing heritage.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

Muhammad Rizwan - 5 - A mark boosted by his admirable keeping up to the stumps.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026

Incomes have risen 3.7% in the 12 months ended in July, just barely keeping up with inflation.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026

The SUV followed us, more than keeping up.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken